Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke

At Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke ("In working or doing, one learns"), our mission is to provide Hāna's youth with a way to learn that makes sense to them, builds their self-esteem, and shows them they have the power to change their future. 

Our methodology consists of a service-oriented education continuum, which provides meaningful work-based learning opportunities through a tiered apprenticeship to strengthen environmental stewardship, intergenerational relationships, and technical skills while creating a pathway for our youth to learn, grow, teach, and inspire the next generation. Through building, culinary, agricultural, and Hawaiian cultural training, we empower our next-generation leaders.